Master programme in social work
Prerequisites
Degree of Bachelor of at least 180 credits, 90 of which should be in Social Work including an independent project for at least 15 credits, or equivalent academic qualifications. Upper secondary school level Swedish 3 or B, and English 6 or A, or equivalent.
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Tuition fees
- Total fee: 192,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 48,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Methods of Social Science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Theories of Social Work (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Independent Project in Social work I (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Course in Methods of Social Science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Independent Project in Social work II (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Social work - Independent Project II (Elective) | 30 |
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Optional) | 15 |
| Semester 7 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Optional) | 15 |
| Semester 8 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Optional) | 15 |
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
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Future prospects
Degree
Degree of Master of Social Science (60 credits)Main field of study: Social Work
Degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits)
Main field of study: Social Work
Alumni
HS- Start Autumn 2025
- Mode of study Distance without on-campus meetings (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80475
- Study pace 50% (Day)